Aceli Africa (“Aceli”) is a market catalyst mobilizing finance for small- and medium-enterprises (SMEs) in the agriculture sector in East Africa. Informed by original data on the economics of agri-SME lending, Aceli Africa is designed to align capital supply and demand to mobilize $500M in lending to agri-SMEs while creating a more sustainable and competitive marketplace.
Job Description
- Develop a detailed workplan of activities to be performed during the assignment
- Develop program approach/ methodology to achieve outcomes outlined above. The proposal should consider a mixed approach consisting of virtual learning (where relevant, but not necessary), in-person bootcamp/ workshop and one-on-one advisory covering areas such as business strategy, financial management, investment planning, risk and governance. The firm should demonstrate ability to deliver the program using local, country-based resources in each country.
- Conduct outreach through various channels to source agri-SMEs meeting the target profile and manage the application process; develop marketing collateral and an application platform.
- In collaboration with Aceli, conduct screening of applications to assess motivation and fit with the program’s objectives. Selection to also take into account geographic dispersion of agri-SMEs to optimize program resources
- Adapt program curriculum/ approach/ tools to take into account local contexts (e.g. language) and nuances of selected SMEs e.g. value chains represented.
- Conduct a baseline evaluation of selected SMEs; indicators and instruments to be developed in collaboration with Aceli
- Deliver TA program, including managing all program communication and logistics related to workshops, SME visits etc.
- Provide Aceli with real-time analytics on learning progress and SME performance.
- Integrate follow-up surveys post-training to assess learning adoption, behavioral change and business outcomes
- Prepare reports as agreed upon with Aceli
Proposal requirements
- Applicants should submit a proposal 6-8 pages in length, detailing:
- Proposed approach to conducting the assignment, including a timeline, assumptions, and any requirements from the Aceli team and partners to meet the project objectives.
- Experience in investment readiness, business training and coaching methodologies tailored for agri-SMEs
- Understanding of the agri-SME financing landscape
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
- Quality and clarity of the proposed approach and methodology;
- Demonstrated experience in investment readiness, business training and coaching
- methodologies tailored for agri-SMEs in Eastern and Southern Africa;
- Qualifications and relevant experience of the proposed team; and
- Cost-effectiveness and overall value for money.
Method of Application
Meet the Qualifications? Email your proposal to [email protected] by 11:59pm EAT on Friday, December 5, 2025 using the position as the subject of the mail.